Waterford's Ashley Lefebvre is going for two

J.S.Carras/The Record Waterford's Ashley Lefebvre (2) moves ball up field against Loudonville Christian during first half of high school girls soccer action Monday, September 23, 2013 at Waterford Junior/Senior High School in Waterford, N.Y..

WATERFORD >> Ashley Lefebvre's best sport isn't soccer, it's softball. But you wouldn't even know that if you saw the statistics that she has put together so far this season -- 16 goals and five assists through just five games.

"It's been a good season," said Lefebvre, a senior captain for the Waterford girl's soccer team (4-0, 5-0), who is also on pace to set two new school records.

"She's shooting for that [record]," said head coach Dan Boyd. "That's one of the goals."

She is eight goals shy of setting a new school record for career goals and is nearly halfway to setting a new mark for single season goals, which stands at 37. Jackie Sorensen holds both records, while sharing the single season mark with her sister older Jill Sorensen.

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"I never thought I would have another record shooter," said Boyd.

After the conclusion of the 2012 season, Lefebvre started to think about her chances of breaking those records. But as the 2013 campaign progressed, the reality of accomplishing that goal became a true possibility.

Lefebvre credits the great defensive line that she has behind her, keeping the team in games and getting the ball back on the offensive side to set up opportunities to score goals. So far this season, Waterford has only allowed opponents to net six goals, while delivering two clean sheets.

"I have a great team behind me," said Lefebvre, who also plays basketball for Waterford High School.

"It's a pleasure to coach her," said Boyd. "She's always willing to try to improve."

Lefebvre started playing soccer when she was 7-years-old at the Waterford Youth Counsel. Ten years later, she's still playing soccer with that same group of girls. Except now, they play on the Waterford High School girl's varsity soccer team.

"We've been playing together since we were little, so we know how each other work," said Lefebvre.

Going into this season, she had high expectations for the team and herself.

"We first want to win the league and then bring home the sectional title," said Lefebvre. "We've been wanting this since day one."

Boyd said Lefebvre has really stepped up to another level this season by leading with example. He also added that she has a great work ethic and never asks to come out of a game.

"She plays wherever I ask her," said Boyd. "That's a great attribute."

Along with crediting her teammates for her breakout season, Lefebvre said it's also due to the training she does for the other sports she competes in, especially softball.

And while most high school students were enjoying their time away from the classroom this summer, Lefebvre was either playing in a tournament or practicing softball, all the way up until the start of soccer season in late August.

"I've gotten used to it," said Lefebvre, who plans on playing softball at the collegiate level.

As for this soccer season, Boyd said he's really going to miss her smile when that final whistle blows later this fall.

"She's very positive, great to get along with, and of course, I'll miss her skills," said Boyd.